During the past decade, use of organophosphate compounds as flame retardants and
plasticizers has increased. Numerous studies investigating biomarkers (ie, urinary …

Background Following the phase-out of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs),
organophosphate esters (OPEs) have been increasingly used in consumer products and …

Background Phthalates and their potential replacements, including non-phthalate
plasticizers, are ubiquitous in home environments due to their presence in building …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are applied as additive flame retardants, and along with
phthalates, are also used as plasticizers in consumer products. As such, human exposure is …

Polyurethane foam (PUF) in upholstered furniture frequently is treated with flame retardant
chemicals (FRs) to reduce its flammability and adhere to rigorous flammability standards …

Semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) are used extensively in consumer and personal
care products; electronics; furniture; and building materials and are detected in most indoor …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are applied as both flame retardants and plasticizers to a
variety of consumer items such as home furnishings, construction materials, and children's …

Objectives Neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be considered for women with epithelial ovarian
cancer who have poor performance status or a disease burden not amenable to primary …

Organophosphate esters (OPEs) are commonly applied as flame retardants and plasticizers.
Toxicological studies suggest exposure effects on immune endpoints, raising concerns as …

Study Design. Families with toddlers (24-60 months) were recruited through an existing
cohort in North Carolina to participate in a study characterizing children's exposure to semi …